There is an opportunity to contribute to Refactor Esports as a Team Coach.

This role focuses on supporting player development, team structure, and long-term improvement within a competitive but collaborative environment.

If you are interested in helping players improve, enjoy analyzing gameplay, and want to contribute to building a structured and positive team environment, you are welcome to get in touch.

This page describes the role itself. The form of participation is defined separately. The scope of involvement may vary depending on the form of participation and team needs.

Learn More About the Team Coach Role

Learn more about what this role may contributes with in the organization.

Team Coach Role

Learn More About Refactor Esports

Learn more about Refactor Esports' vision, structure, financial model, and policies.

What Helps in This Role

This role may suit individuals who want to support player and team development through structure, feedback, and a long-term improvement mindset.

  • Strong interest in player development and improvement
  • Ability to analyze gameplay and identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Clear and constructive communicator
  • Patient and supportive approach to coaching
  • Understanding of teamwork and group dynamics
  • Interest in competitive gaming (League of Legends is a plus)
  • Motivated to contribute to a structured and long-term project
  • Positive and improvement-focused mindset

To Be Relevant for the Role

If you would like to contribute in this context, it might be helpful if you:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be comfortable using Discord in a structured and organized way
  • Have good English communication skills (Swedish is a plus)

Nice to Have

The following experience is not required but will be considered a plus:

  • Previous coaching experience (esports or traditional sports)
  • Experience reviewing gameplay (VOD reviews, analysis, etc.)
  • Experience playing competitively in any game

As well as:

  • Based in Sweden
  • It is an advantage if you have the opportunity to be active during the week (mainly evenings in Swedish time)
  • Familiar with the Swedish esports scene (League of Legends is a plus)
  • Experience working with Swedish players or gaming communities

What You'll Gain

As part of Refactor Esports, you'll gain experience and the opportunity to contribute to the organization's long-term development.

  • Experience working with player development in a structured environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to team playstyle, strategy, and improvement processes
  • Practical experience in gameplay analysis, feedback, and performance development

As well as:

  • The opportunity to contribute to the organization's long-term direction
  • Being part of a structured and transparent esports environment
  • A clear role within the organization, including official representation

Participation & Role Structure

It is important to understand how this role is structured within the organization.

This role describes a function within Refactor Esports. The form of participation is determined separately and clearly defined, discussed, and agreed upon in advance.

Participation may take one of the following forms:

  • Voluntary participation

    Involvement is based on personal initiative, without compensation, obligations, or formal performance requirements. This does not constitute employment or any contractual work relationship.

  • Consultant engagement

    In certain cases, the role may be fulfilled through a formal agreement defining responsibilities, scope, and compensation. Such engagements are handled separately and do not constitute employment.

    We are looking for individuals who are motivated to contribute to long-term development, whether on a voluntary basis or within a more structured engagement.

Regardless of the form of participation:

  • the nature of the relationship is clearly communicated and agreed upon beforehand,
  • participation does not create any automatic right to compensation,
  • organizational resources are used to support activities, not as general individual compensation

Here's How You Can Get in Touch

If you would like to inquire about this commitment, copy the form below, fill in your answers, and send it by email to [email protected] (Discord is also acceptable).

All communication in connection with contact regarding this will take place in either English or Swedish.

We review incoming messages and may get back to you if it feels relevant. If there is no current need right now, your message will be saved and we might contact you in the future.

We encourage you to be honest and thoughtful in your answers - this helps us understand who you are and how you could contribute to the organization.

By contacting us, you agree that we process your information for the purpose of handling your application.

================================================================================ Important ================================================================================ What is the nature of your intended participation? [ ] Voluntary participation (no compensation, no employment relationship) [ ] Open to consultant arrangement depending on role and needs ================================================================================ Basic Information ================================================================================ What is your real name? ________________________________ Which country do you live in? ________________________________ How old are you? ________________________________ Are you able to be active during evenings (CET / Swedish time)? [ ] Yes [ ] No ================================================================================ About You Online ================================================================================ What is your online nickname? ________________________________ Discord (including #): ________________________________ Do you have Instagram, Twitch, Twitter, YouTube, etc.? ________________________________ Do you have an email (in case we cannot reach you via Discord)? ________________________________ ================================================================================ Experience & Background ================================================================================ Have you been a coach before (esports or traditional sports)? ________________________________ Do you have experience with any of the following? [ ] Coaching (esports) [ ] Coaching (traditional sports) [ ] VOD reviews / gameplay analysis [ ] Playing in a competitive team [ ] Leadership (work/school) [ ] None of the above How much do you know about League of Legends? [ ] No knowledge [ ] Familiar with the game [ ] Basic understanding [ ] Good understanding [ ] Deep understanding Have you ever analyzed your own or others' gameplay? If yes, how? ________________________________ ================================================================================ How You Think ================================================================================ A team loses multiple scrims in a row. How do you approach this situation as a coach? ________________________________ A player keeps making the same mistake repeatedly despite feedback. What do you do? ________________________________ Two players disagree on how the game should be played (e.g. macro or draft). How do you handle it? ________________________________ How do you give feedback to a player who is underperforming without demotivating them? ________________________________ What do you think is most important for improvement: structure, mindset, or mechanics? Why? ________________________________ A player performs well individually but does not follow team structure. How do you approach this? ________________________________ ================================================================================ Coaching Approach & Understanding ================================================================================ How would you structure a typical practice or scrim block? ________________________________ How would you run a VOD review session? ________________________________ What do you typically look for when analyzing a game? ________________________________ How would you help a team develop a clear playstyle? ________________________________ How do you identify a team's strengths and weaknesses? ________________________________ How do you balance giving direction vs letting players figure things out themselves? ________________________________ What do you think makes a good team environment for improvement? ________________________________ Do you use AI/ChatGPT/LLMs as part of your thinking or analysis? ________________________________ ================================================================================ Personal ================================================================================ Why do you want to be a Team Coach for this team? ________________________________ What do you enjoy most about coaching? ________________________________ What makes you a good coach? ________________________________ What is your biggest weakness as a coach? ________________________________ Is there anything we should know about you that we haven’t asked? ________________________________ ================================================================================ Commitment ================================================================================ How long do you see yourself being involved? [ ] 1–3 months [ ] 3–6 months [ ] 6+ months How much time would you like to contribute per week? ________________________________